Moose wrote:
: Now that the August paper issue is out, Pop Photo has posted their
: review of the DZ 18-180/3.5-6.3
http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses/2695/lens-test-olympus-zuiko-digita
l-ed-18-180mm-f35-63-af.html
: Some early reports were so-so. PP's test makes it look very good for a
: superzoom. Since I'm very happy with my Tamron superzoom, I thought
I'd
: pass this along.
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I think this lens is based on the design of the Sigma 18-200mm/F3.5-6.3
DC.
Just look at the amazing similarities in the specifications:
http://www.olympus-esystem.com/dea/products/lens/18-180_35-63/index.html
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3302&navigato
r=6
Both lenses have 15 elements in 13 groups, including 2 ED elements
(Sigma calls them SLD) and two aspherical elements in an identical
architecture.
Both have a filter size of 62mm, 7 aperture blades and a closest
focusing distance of 45 cm.
Odd is the 20mm difference of the longest focal length.
The Sigma lens is not available in 4/3 mount, but last year it was
promised to be so. When I ordered my E-300 from TechnikDirekt.de it was
advertised as a kit with this Sigma, but after a while I got the message
that this lens 'was no longer available' and they sent me the Sigma
18-125mm/F3.5-4.5 instead with a reduced kit price (without even
consulting me if this alternative would me ok with me).
I wonder if Olympus made a deal with Sigma...
Hans
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